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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,136.16 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,136.16 and 627.96 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,136.16 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,136.16 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,136.16 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 713,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,463.03/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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